Chennai Super Kings would look for inspiration from skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni and a much-improved bowling effort when they take on a power-packed Punjab Kings in the IPL here on Friday.
The two sides experienced contrasting fortunes in their respective tournament opener.
While CSK lost by seven wickets against Lucknow Super Giants, Punjab Kings eked out a four-run win over Rajasthan Royals in a high-scoring thriller.
Punjab Kings, on the other hand, had a narrow escape against RR the other despite posting a mammoth 221 for 6 on the board.
For Punjab Kings and Rahul, batting is not at all area of concern as they showed with their performance in the opener, but just like CSK, the bowling unit remains a major worry despite spending big money at the auction.
Punjab thrash CSK by 54 runs
Punjab Kings’ Liam Livingstone smashed 60 runs off 32 balls and then picked up two wickets at a crucial stage of the game as kings from Punjab beat the kings from Chennai by 54 runs to resigter their second win of IPL 2022.
That’s it from us tonight as well. See you tomorrow again with another exciting IPL contest.
OUT!
MS Dhoni is gone. And the hopes of CSK as well. PBKS just one wicket away from win.
Chennai Super Kings need 60 runs in 17 balls
PBKS 3 wickets away from win
Punjab on top as Livingstone gets two in the same over. Dube and Bravo fall in the 16th over.
Pretorius comes in to bat and starts off with a six.
Chennai Super Kings need 76 runs in 28 balls